"Run with Your Pet Dog 'Online' in the COVID-19 Era"

Domestic Representative Pet Festival 'DaengDaeng Run' with National Dog Expert Kang Hyung-wook Transforms into a Non-Face-to-Face Race

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Due to COVID-19 social distancing and quarantine guidelines restricting outdoor activities, the domestic representative dog festival ‘DaengDaeng Run’ has transformed into a festival that strengthens the bond with pets through a non-face-to-face race.

According to 1986 Production Co., Ltd. on the 1st, this race will take place on May 9th at 9:30 AM, where dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook, known as the “Dog President,” will conduct a YouTube live countdown, and participants can run with their dogs anywhere they want.

After running, a medal awarding ceremony and various events will be held again via YouTube live. Although participants cannot meet in person, the event will continue through communication via comments.

This DaengDaeng Run is partnered with ‘Pebo’ as the main partner, and all participants will receive a pet healthcare device worth 50,000 KRW called ‘Pebo’.

‘Pebo,’ also known as the “Mungple Watch,” is a device that records and analyzes pets’ activities. This package includes pet liability insurance, which covers up to 5 million KRW in case the dog causes damage to another person’s body or pet during a walk.

Participants can wear ‘Pebo’ on the day of the event and certify their completion of the DaengDaeng Run. The self-certification period is from May 7th to 9th, and detailed participation methods and SNS certification event information can be found on the ‘DaengDaeng Run homepage.’

The ‘DaengDaeng Run 2021 Virtual Race’ sold out 3,700 early dog participant tickets early on the 24th, and opened general participant tickets limited to 3,700. The general participant ticket, which includes the Pebo device and 15 basic souvenirs, can be purchased through the official DaengDaeng Run website.

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